Keep the game a game
Dunkstrikers is social gaming for adults 18 and over, offered for entertainment purposes only. There is no real-money wagering here, and we want it to stay a light pastime rather than something that crowds out the rest of your day.
What this site is — and is not
- Adults only. You must be 18 or older to use Dunkstrikers. If you are under 18, please leave the site.
- Social gaming only. Coins are free play money. They are never sold, cannot be bought, and cannot be cashed out, exchanged or redeemed for money, prizes or anything of value.
- No real-money wagering. Nothing staked at Hard Press 21 has a monetary value, and no result can win you anything outside the page.
- Entertainment purposes only. Success at a free table does not imply future success at real-money gambling. The two should not be compared.
Take a break before you need one
Even a free card game can pull at your attention more than you intended. A few habits help keep it in proportion:
- Decide how long you will play before the first deal, and stop when that time is up, whether you are ahead or behind.
- Stand up between sessions. A short walk, a glass of water or a conversation resets your focus better than “one more hand”.
- Avoid playing when you are tired, upset, or using the game to escape something that is bothering you.
- Notice if you are reaching for the reset button repeatedly just to keep going. That is a sensible moment to close the tab.
- Keep it social in the real sense — plans with people, meals and sleep always come first.
Signs it may be more than a pastime
Take a moment to reflect if you find yourself thinking about play when you are doing something else, feeling restless when you cannot play, hiding how much time you spend on games, or looking at real-money gambling as a way to recreate the feeling of a winning streak. None of these make you a bad person; they are simply signals worth listening to.
Where to find support
Because Dunkstrikers is used in many places, we do not point to one national regulator or hotline. If gaming or gambling is affecting you or someone close to you, look for a recognised gambling-support, counselling or mental-health service in your own country. Your doctor or a local health service can also direct you to confidential help. If you ever feel in immediate danger, contact your local emergency number.
Help for parents and carers
Dunkstrikers is not intended for anyone under 18. If a young person shares your device, consider the parental-control and content-filtering tools built into most operating systems and browsers, and keep an open conversation about the difference between games and gambling.
How the site is built to help
We deliberately leave out features designed to keep people playing. There are no accounts to log into, no daily rewards, no timers counting down to a bonus, no notifications and nothing to buy. Your balance is forgotten the moment you close or reload the page, so there is nothing waiting to pull you back.